Kloster Heisterbach im Siebengebirge, Ruine des Chorabschlusses

drawing, architecture

architectural sketch

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

toned paper

16_19th-century

quirky sketch

etching

personal sketchbook

german

architecture drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

watercolor

architecture

This watercolor by Carl Morgenstern, titled "Kloster Heisterbach im Siebengebirge, Ruine des Chorabschlusses," depicts the interior of a ruined abbey. Morgenstern was a German Romantic artist known for his picturesque landscapes and architectural studies. The painting captures the haunting beauty of the crumbling structure, highlighting the intricate arches, columns, and vaulted ceilings. The light filtering through the windows casts a soft glow on the space, creating a sense of both decay and majesty. The artwork is currently housed in the Städel Museum.